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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 797.60 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 797.60 and 341.91 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 797.60 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/797.60 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 797.60 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 272,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,705.71/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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